city · Brevard County · Florida

Melbourne, Florida Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

4.0

Friction Index Low Regulatory Environment

Permit Timeline

28 days

3-4 weeks

Total Fees Est.

$6,900

per residential lot

Impact Fees

$5,200

per lot

Permit Fee

$1,250

residential

Plan Review Fee

$450

per application

Delay Risk

15%

probability of delay

Zoning & Requirements

Overlay Districts

Permitted By-Right Uses

Permitting Requirements

✓ Building permit application
✓ Site plan (engineering seal required for commercial, recommended for residential)
✓ Brevard County impact fee payment
✓ SJRWMD stormwater permit (if >1 acre disturbance)
✓ Tree survey and protection plan
✓ Fire department review
✓ Utility connection permits (City of Melbourne utilities)
✓ Erosion and sediment control plan
✓ Florida Building Code 8th Edition compliance
✓ Wind load calculations (120 mph wind zone)

Process Notes

Staffing & Operations

Space Coast growth driving increased permit volume. Well-staffed department with digital submission portal. Pro-development attitude to support aerospace industry workforce housing needs.

Recent Changes

Brevard County impact fees remained stable through 2025-2026. Streamlined coastal review process for non-beachfront properties adopted Q4 2025. New expedited review track for subdivisions under 25 lots.

Rezone Probability

87%

Contact Information

Permit Office Phone

(321) 608-7500

Official Website

https://www.melbourneflorida.org/departments/community-development

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